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Darnell Nurse requests trade, prefers Eastern teams amid Oilers changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:24 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Darnell Nurse requests trade, prefers Eastern teams amid Oilers changes
Summary

Darnell Nurse, a defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers, has officially requested a trade as the NHL off-season approaches. Nurse's contract lasts four more years at $9.25 million per season, but reports suggest he prefers to be dealt to teams on the East Coast and is not inclined to join another Canadian franchise. The request comes amid concerns about the Oilers' championship window as star Connor McDavid has two years left on his contract. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman noted on his podcast that Nurse’s preferences could shape the upcoming trade discussions this summer.

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  • •Darnell Nurse requests a trade from the Edmonton Oilers.
  • •Nurse prefers to move to Eastern Conference teams.
  • •He has four years left on a $9.25 million contract.
  • •Oilers aim to contend before Connor McDavid's contract expires.
  • •Trade discussions likely to intensify during the off-season.
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  • 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Insider Reveals Darnell Nurse’s Preferred Trade Destinations
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The 2026 NHL off-season is almost upon us, and with the 2026 NHL Draft, the trade period opening up and […]

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